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TESOL English Language Bulletin- Government toughens rules for people seeking citizenship with new English language requirements 15 February 2019
- Children who eat lunch score 18 percent higher in reading tests 15 February 2019
- 'These kids are isolated': Arizona lawmakers weigh how to teach non-English speaking students 15 February 2019
- TESOL Press 15 February 2019
- 5 strategies to improve the learning experience for K-12 students 15 February 2019
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Tag Archives: teaching culture
On Campus and Beyond: From Speaking to Writing, Part 2
Elena Shvidko
In my previous blog (Part 1), I provided a few suggestions on how speaking activities from two units in the ESL speaking class that I taught this summer could be adjusted and implemented in a writing course. My goal was … Continue reading
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Tagged as academic writing, elena shvidko, ESL writing, second language writing, SLW, teaching culture, teaching writing, writing activities
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Teaching Empathy to Children Through Storytelling
Judie Haynes
As English learners enter school this year, one of our most important jobs as teachers is to help them adjust to the American classroom. It is important to make our ELs feel welcome and accepted. With all of the anti-immigrant and … Continue reading
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Tagged as classroom activities, cultural resources, culture, evergreen, Judie Haynes, primary education, teaching culture
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Adapting Folktales for ELL Learning Activities
Nathan Hall
We content-based teachers often struggle with how to make students focus on the specific reading skills we want them to learn without being distracted or overwhelmed by the language. This gets more difficult when my activity focuses on fiction, especially … Continue reading
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Tagged as classroom practice, evergreen, fiction, idioms, Nathan Hall, reading comprehension, secondary education, teaching culture
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Can We Really “Teach Peace”?
Kristen Lindahl
In light of recent violence in the world, I have been pondering the role of educators in this shifting paradigm. As members of an international organization, TESOL professionals can be found in every part of the globe, working with all types … Continue reading
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Tagged as evergreen, Kristen Lindahl, social responsibility, teacher education, teaching culture
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The Reasons for the Seasons: Making Holiday Activities for ELLS
Nathan Hall
When I was a student, I planned my months around the holidays. The abbreviated weeks were much needed breaks from the classroom routine and milestones towards summer vacations. I’d like to say I used that extra time to do some … Continue reading
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Tagged as evergreen, holiday activities, Nathan Hall, secondary education, teaching culture
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